B1
base
/beɪs/
noun
podstawa
/pɔdˈstava/· rzeczownikAlso
baza(f)
Definition
The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported, or a main ingredient or foundation.
Examples
The statue stood on a solid stone base.
Posąg stał na solidnej kamiennej podstawie.
This soup has a tomato base.
Ta zupa ma bazę pomidorową.
Synonyms
Collocations
military basehome baseat the base of
verb
opierać się
/ɔˈpʲɛrat͡ɕ ɕɛ/· czasownikAlso
bazować
Definition
To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
Examples
The film is based on a true story.
Film jest oparty na prawdziwej historii.
Our operations are based in London.
Nasze operacje bazują w Londynie.
Collocations
be based onbase a decision onbase an argument on
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